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charlesfred  
#1 Posted : Monday, March 12, 2018 10:32:01 AM(UTC)
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I've never seen this problem before. The frig was in a brownout. The compressor windings show continuity, and the relay provides 120 V to both windings. The compressor gets warm, but doesn't start. The only thing I can think of is a mechanically seized compressor or a bad capacitor. Any ideas?
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ThatGuy  
#2 Posted : Monday, March 12, 2018 5:24:52 PM(UTC)
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It could be a bad compressor or a bad relay. The only way to know for sure is to test the compressor with a Compressor Analyzer or if you had a new relay to put on it. Or use something like a Supco RCO410 on it.
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#3 Posted : Monday, March 12, 2018 6:31:25 PM(UTC)
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It could be a bad compressor or a bad relay. The only way to know for sure is to test the compressor with a Compressor Analyzer or if you had a new relay to put on it. Or use something like a Supco RCO410 on it.


I am located in a small town in the mountains of Panama, and don't have access to sophisticated equipment. The unit has a 3 in 1 relay installed, if it is bad could it still be giving 120 volts to both windings?
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#4 Posted : Monday, March 12, 2018 11:28:17 PM(UTC)
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If you have a 3 in 1 already, it's probably shot. You could try hitting the side of compressor when it tries to star. Use a rubber mallet to start with.

It sounds stupid, but I've gotten a few to start that way. They shut off hot and seize. Sometimes a sharp blow can knock them loose. Wait till it cooled off to try this.
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